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managing hpnHigh blood pressure or also known as hypertension is a major risk factor of many cardiovascular and kidney diseases and often leads to stroke when uncontrolled and unmanaged.  

The Department of Health (DOH) had set aside the month of May to observe the celebration of Hypertension awareness month, by virtue of Proclamation No. 1761 signed on May 1, 2009, to increase cognizance of Filipinos about its considerable risks, signs and symptoms as well as its prevention and control. 

According to Food Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI), the National prevalence of hypertension among Filipino adults (20 years old and over), had significantly increased after a decline in 2013 from 22.3% to 23.9% in 2015.  DOH also revealed that hypertension remains to be the leading cause of illness and said to be one of the identified precipitating factors of premature death in the Philippines. 

Hence, as an adult, it would be a good idea to take steps in minimizing your risk to acquire such condition. It is very much important to know your blood pressure level and have regular check-ups. 

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The National Nutrition Council (NNC), Region VI through RNPC Nona B. Tad-y turned-over a check amounting to P 3, 096, 054.00 to fund the Dietary Supplementation Program (DSP) for Pregnant Women in the Early Childhood Care and Development in the First 1000 Days (ECCD F1K) Program to local government unit (LGU) of Concepcion, Iloilo, March 26, 2018.

The DSP's objectives are to reduce the number of nutritionally at risk pregnant women and to increase the number of infants with normal birth weigh (greater than or equal 2.5 kgs) by giving them hot meals every week day for 76 days and dry rations every weekend for 14 days statrting on the 24th week of pregnancy.

Honorable Mayor Millard Villanueva of Concepcion received the check and witnessed by Municipal Nutrition Action (MNAO) Dr. Helen Minguez, SB on Health Hon. Agustin Garilva and other members of Municipal Nutrition Council and ECCD F1K PNC for Iloilo Province Gelaine Pet Trabado.

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Members of the Technical Assistance, Monitoring and Evaluation (TAME) team visited Early Childhood Care and Development in the First 1000 Days (ECCD F1K) areas San Carlos City, Binalbagan and Cadiz in Negros Occidental last week, March 12-16, 2017.

The visit aimed to: (1) Asses quantity, quality, timeliness of services and its effect on the general well-being of the target beneficiaries; (2) provide continuous capacity development and exchange of knowledge with barangay-based workers; (3) identify positive outcomes brought about by the program; (4) determine availbility of documentation and records management and (5) provide a venue for sharing of knowledge and experiences on the importance of ECCD F1K Program.

The team, composed of Ms. Allysa Jane S. Mernelo, Budget and Management Specialist I of DBM, Newelle M. Magas, IT Officer of ECCD Council and NO II Racelline Faye D. Clangi of NNC Central Office and accompanied by ECCD F1K PNC Steffanie Hope P. Leonidas, concluded the visit by giving a feedback to Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Maranon and Dr. Ernell Tumimbang of PHO Negros Occidental.

 

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